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Definition
News Event
A news event is an economic announcement that can cause large and sudden price movements.
Quick take
An announcement that can move price sharply.
Keep this in mind every time you see news event on the chart — context is everything.
Did You Know?
Reports like FOMC, CPI, and NFP can move markets dozens of points in seconds — spreads widen and stops can slip badly.
Common Beginner Mistake
Holding open trades through major news releases instead of stepping aside until the dust settles.